A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4009334 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4011243 epoch_slot_no: 15243 block_no: 4009157 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1808 time: 2020-04-09 10:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48495c37bf99b8d9a48c7e4a0829ab45264576e1ddf41d4f90c10858128fab2aBlock Operator
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